Can Cover Songs Make or Break a Folk Musician?

It’s not easy making it as a folk musician.  That’s why I spend a lot of time thinking about how to succeed in the music biz.  I do it for me, but also for other musicians that I help out through my free music marketing ezine.  Nearly every day, I learn something new. There are […]

Gerry O’Beirne On Tour in Louisiana and Texas

Gerry O’Beirne is a fantastic Irish songwriter.  He has a couple dates in New Orleans and Austin.  I saw him play with Andy M. Stewart many years ago at the Cactus Cafe.  He was actually the highlight of that show for me. Friday October 21 8.30PM The Irish House, 1432 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA. […]

Songs of My Father’s People

When I want to rock out, I put on some Celtic rock or fun Irish drinking songs.  Usually, I like to listen to lyrics.  When there’s a lot of music going on, I don’t really hear the lyrics.  I hear the music.  That’s why I enjoy Ed Miller, Fabrizio de Andre, Nick Hennessey, and a […]

3 More Websites by Marc Gunn

A week ago, I blogged about three websites you may not know I have.  I thought I’d continue that theme and share a few more websites that I own that you might find interesting… or not. 1. 4 Celts and Fans of Irish Celtic Music I got into SEO (Search Engine Optimization) back when I […]

Raise a Glass in Parting (Lyrics, MP3)

Raise a Glass in Parting (Lyrics, MP3)

Lyrics Rie Sheridan Rose, music Marc Gunn Performed by Marc Gunn & Jamie Haeuser From Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits The time will come for leaving… I know you cannot stay But later for the grieving… You’re here with me today. I’d rather tend my garden Than wander down the road And so, I beg your […]

Slowly Mailing Out Hobbit CD

It’s a slow process getting all of these CDs out to everyone who pre-ordered them.  But I made a big dent in them today.  I’ll have a bunch in the mail tomorrow.  So you know when you you might expect your CDs, I started with the biggest sponsors and I’m working way back through date.  […]